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By Kate Holton and Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) – Amazon’s sports broadcasting ambitions will be tested this week in a multi-billion pound auction of English Premier League soccer rights, potentially pitting it against Sky and BT. England’s auction for the rights to screen matches including Manchester United and City, Liverpool and Chelsea is one of the biggest money spinners in world sport, with the last three-year domestic package raising 5.14 billion pounds. Broadcasters who have stumped up for the best packages to win viewers and fend off rivals could now face another threat from one of the big U.S. tech groups entering the fray. Amazon, the world’s largest retailer, has moved aggressively into TV to bolster its Amazon Prime membership service, which offers free delivery and content for a flat monthly fee, and the new auction appears to have been structured specifically to attract a digital player for at least a small set of games. That is likely to force … [Read more...] about Amazon faces test of ambition in English Premier League soccer auction

NIKO KRANJCAR insists Josh Windass has what it takes to take the English Premier League by storm one day.Born-again midfielder Windass scored the only goal of the game as Rangers got their Florida Cup campaign off to a flying start.Against Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro, he delivered another impressive show — one which will have caught the eye of his growing list of suitors.So far this transfer window, the 24-year-old has been linked with Preston, Sheffield United and Wigan.But Kranjcar believes bigger clubs will come calling if Windass continues to evolve in his new role at Rangers.Kranjcar, who knows what it takes to play in the EPL after spells with Tottenham and Portsmouth, said: “I’m sure he has better people than me to ask for advice, but I am always happy to help.“It’s his decision and the club’s decision. What I can say is he’s had a great six months.“He has improved and he’s getting better and better every single … [Read more...] about Rangers midfielder Niko Kranjcar believes Josh Windass has what it takes to take the English Premier League by storm one day

JOHN SOUTTAR’S boss thinks he’s destined for the English Premier League.But the 21-year-old defender insists his only focus is on Hearts.Souttar was outstanding in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Aberdeen and gaffer Craig Levein responded to links with Derby County by saying his young protege won’t have to concern himself with offers from the Championship.Souttar admits he let transfer talk linking him with Sunderland before get to him.But he believes he’s got the experience to cope this time and after coming back recently from a serious Achilles injury is only focused on playing for the Jambos.He said: “It’s obviously nice to hear that from the gaffer but I am just focused on Hearts right now.“The club took me in when I wasn’t in the best of form and they have developed me.“I am due them something back and also due the fans something back because they have been brilliant to me.“I am not thinking about anything else, I want to be … [Read more...] about Hearts star John Souttar says he is more than happy to stay at Tynecastle after Craig Levein tipped him for English Premier League

RANGERS star James Tavernier has been snapped up by the agency that masterminded the careers of English Premier League stars James McCarthy and James McArthur.Storm Sports X announced on their official Instagram and Twitter pages that they had joined forces with the Ibrox full-back.The group posted a video showing several of Tavernier’s stunning strikes for the Light Blues.They wrote: “Storm Sports X is delighted to announce @jamestavernier2 has come on board.“Welcome @rangersfc #jamestavernier #tavernier #rfc #rangers.”The 26-year-old joins team-mate Graham Dorrans, Celtic’s Jonny Hayes, ex-Aston Villa striker Ross McCormack and Hibs aces Anthony Stokes and Efe Ambrose on the books of the advisory service for footballers.Tavernier was looked after by John Morris of Key Sports Management during his move north in 2015.And he’s gone onto become a regular under axed gaffers Mark Warburton and Pedro Caixinha.The defender this month praised Aberdeen … [Read more...] about Rangers star James Tavernier snapped up by agency that looks after team-mate Graham Dorrans, Celtic’s Jonny Hayes and English Premier League duo James McCarthy and James McArthur

PATRICK ROBERTS reckons Celtic would be one of the big guns in England’s top flight.The weekend win over St Johnstone saw Celts smash the 100-year-old British record set by Willie Maley’s Hoops team.Roberts laughed off claims from pundits like Joey Barton and Tony Cascarino that their 63-game unbeaten domestic run is meaningless.Asked if Celtic would be a top-six side in the Premier League, the on-loan Man City ace said: “100 per cent.“It’s ifs and buts because Celtic aren’t there.“But with the money down south, and the size of this club, we’d definitely be able to mix with the big boys.”Meanwhile, attacker Roberts hopes to be fit to play in Celtic’s final two Champions League games and the Betfred Cup Final against Motherwell.Boss Brendan Rodgers feared Roberts would be out for a few weeks as a result of the hamstring injury he sustained against Kilmarnock on October 28. BET £10 WITH SUN BETS AND GET A FREE £30 … [Read more...] about Celtic star Patrick Roberts insists Hoops would be a TOP-SIX side in the English Premier League

THIS summer has seen a new fad sweep Premier League youngsters... swapping the English top-flight for the Bundesliga.On Sunday, Manchester City youngster Denzeil Boadu, 20, became the FIFTH confirmed player to head to Germany during the most recent window alone.Boadu followed fellow ex-Manchester City man Jadon Sancho, 17, to Dortmund - after he completed a £9million move to Germany earlier this summer.Meanwhile, Reece Oxford swapped East London for Germany, when he moved to Borussia Monchengladbach on a season-long loan deal.Talented Liverpool winger Ryan Kent, 20, also booked plane tickets to Europe, after he linked up with Bundesliga side Freiburg for the season on loan.Finally, ex-Arsenal star Kaylen Hinds, 19, moved to Wolfsburg - run by another ex-Gunner Andries Jonker - in a £2m permanent deal.But what is the deal with the current fad?Perhaps the success of the youth system in Germany was the biggest lure... after all, they've made monumental strikes in the past two … [Read more...] about Jadon Sancho, Denzeil Boadu, Ryan Kent… the list of young, English Premier League stars heading to the Bundesliga keeps on growing… but what’s the appeal?

CHINA has been heralded as the next global football superpower, a country that can win the World Cup in the next 22 years.But the Land of the Dragon is currently experiencing serious problems — with jealousy between its homegrown footballers and the vastly overpaid millionaire mercenaries who have flocked to the Chinese Super League.Sven Goran Eriksson manages Chinese top league team SIPG - but has failed to garner the attention senior officials had hopedAnd this curious drama is being played out in front of half-empty stadiums.Even the fans who do bother turning up would rather be watching the Premier League.I travelled to the People’s Republic and discovered:Chinese players unhappy they earn up to FIFTEEN times less than foreign team-mates and are not treated equallyA feeling among coaches and foreign players that Chinese footballers do not have the work ethic to become top playersTicket touts struggling to flog seats at a fraction of face valueThe … [Read more...] about Football fans would rather watch the English Premier League than China’s sub-standard fare

WAGES paid by Premier League teams amount to more than DOUBLE those at Serie A — the next highest-paying division.That is the incredible statistic revealed by the Uefa Club Licensing Benchmarking Report for the 2015 financial year.In total, the Premier League paid out a staggering £2.3BILLION in players’ salaries — averaging out at £116.6million. Keep up to date with ALL the Premier League news, gossip and transfers Serie A clubs, meanwhile, saw £1.13bn leave their coffers for the bank accounts of their players, with the average wage at £56.8m.While the Bundesliga paid out a total of £1.08bn, which came to an average of £60.2m.The Uefa report read: “For the first time on record, the total wage bill of the highest-paying league (English Premier League) was more than double that of the next highest-paying league (Italy’s Serie A), with the strength of the British pound in 2015 just pushing the English clubs over this … [Read more...] about Premier League pays more than double in wages of any other league — and Chelsea, Man City, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool in top ten spending teams

ARSENAL travel to champions Leicester for the 5.30pm kick offLaurent Koscielny returns to the Gunners' starting XI and Granit Xhaka makes his first start for Arsene Wenger’s sideFoxes were shocked last week by Hull as the champions were beaten 2-1 at KCOM StadiumArsenal were on the wrong end of a 4-3 thriller on Sunday when Liverpool took the spoils at the EmiratesRefresh your browser to see the latest as Graham Wray gives you the best of the action7.24: That's all from us tonight. But don't forget, you can watch highlights of all today's games on the Sun GOALS app at your leisure. Thanks for joining us today. Goodnight! 7.22: The crisp salesman's right. It was a clear penalty as Bellerin upended Musa from behind right at the end there. But perhaps it would have been harsh on Arsenal who looked the more likely winners. FULL TIME: LEICESTER 0 ARSENAL 0 7.18: We're into three added minutes and Mahrez so nearly wins it for Leicester, racing clear and rifling a low … [Read more...] about PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE: Champions Leicester take on Arsenal in the late game as Chelsea come from behind to win and Tottenham bag three points

MARK CLATTENBURG would consider a transfer from the English Premier League to the wealthy and ambitious Chinese Super League.Yesterday, SunSport revealed how the 41-year-old referee has been targetted with a move to the Far East as the football revolution continues there.Hundreds of millions of pounds are being spent by Chinese clubs on high-profile talent, including Argentina striker Carlos Tevez this week, in a bid to become a soccer superpower. Keep up to date with ALL the FOOTBALL news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page plus fixtures, results and live match commentarySpeaking to the Associated Press, Clattenburg said: "China are certainly looking to develop their football, looking at their signings and their recruitment."If an opportunity came along I am contracted to the Premier League but I have to look at my long-term strategy of my career. How long can I last as a referee? I have been in the Premier League 12 years. It's been a wonderful 12 years."There is … [Read more...] about Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg refuses to rule out making move to Chinese Super League